Michael Greenhut answers “Was the ending supposed to suggest that it...”

Michael Greenhut asked this question about The Other:

Was the ending supposed to suggest that it was actually Holland who survived, or that Niles assumed Holland's complete identity the way Norman Bates assumed his mom's identity at the end of the original Psycho?

Michael Greenhut My own guess is that it was actually Niles; I see more evidence to suggest that since Niles was supposed to be better at "The Game" than Holland, sugg…moreMy own guess is that it was actually Niles; I see more evidence to suggest that since Niles was supposed to be better at "The Game" than Holland, suggesting Holland wouldn't have the imagination to impersonate his brother. Seems like Niles was too empathic for his own good, to the point of going insane and becoming what he emulated. But I'm curious if this is the accepted view or not. (less)

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